基本説明
The new edition takes account of changes in the criminal justice system since the second edition in 2000 and emphasises the practical reality of the decision-making process.
Full Description
The topic of criminal justice is an area fit for intense debate, and this title provides a great deal of food for thought in that debate. "Padfield: Text and Materials on the Criminal Justice Process" presents a wide and varied selection of materials - statutes, case law, empirical research, theoretical perspectives and academic comment to offer the reader a full account of the arguments regarding this vital field.
Contents
1. Introduction; 2. The Police; 3. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS); 4. Non-Police Investigations; 5. Defence Lawyers; 6. Magistrates; 7. Trial Judges; 8. Juries; 9. Appeal and Review Decisions; 10. Sentence Management; Index